Preserving the last remaining subtropical wilderness in the United States, Everglades National Park is home to a mindboggling amount of wildlife. In this sprawling park in southwestern Florida, the “River of Grass” flows ever-so-slowly to the Gulf of Mexico. Vast sawgrass marshes extend to the horizon, while mangrove swamps and wide estuaries line the coastline….
Covering nearly the entire southern half of the Big Island of Hawaii, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is home to two active volcanoes, tropical rain forests, lava fields and abundant Hawaiian wildlife. You can see these amazing features from numerous scenic overlooks and views in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. The park’s main tourist area is around…
This news story about the eruption of Mauna Loa in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is based on a November 28, 2022, press release by the National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). You can read the original release here. This past Sunday evening, mighty Mauna Loa in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park woke up…
On sunny afternoons, the landscapes of Badlands National Park can, although still spectacular, also be quite monochromatic. Sunset in the Badlands, however, is a completely different thing, the low-angled sun rays bringing out a magnificent palette of colors. While the harsh midday sunshine hides the delicate colors of the Badlands, the gentle evening sunlight highlights…
This news story about the renaming of Grand Canyon National Park’s Indian Garden to Havasupai Gardens is based on joint November 21, 2002, press release from the National Park Service and Havasupai Tribal Council. You can read the original release here. Earlier this month, the U.S. Board of Geographic Names voted unanimously (19 against 0)…
Although Wind Cave National Park is one of the smaller national parks in America, it does have an amazing diversity of wildlife. The park’s intact mixed-grass prairie and forested hills are home to many iconic North American animals, including bison, prairie dogs, rattlesnakes and countless birds. When visiting this fascinating South Dakota national park, joining…
This list of national park inspired Thanksgiving recipes contains affiliate links. You can read more about our Terms of Use / Disclosure here. Arguably America’s most food-focused holiday, Thanksgiving is a celebration of the year’s harvest. The Thanksgiving tradition dates back to 1621, when the English colonists of Plymouth and the Wampanoag shared a fall harvest…
This news story about the possibility of restoring grizzly bears to the North Cascades is based on a November 10, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. The National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced the initiation of a new Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process to…
Encompassing beautiful Mount Desert Island, several smaller islets and a small stretch of mainland coastline, Maine’s Acadia National Park boasts some exceptional views. In fact, allowing visitors to take in the scenic views in Acadia National Park was one of the main goals of the landscape architects who designed and built the park’s roads and…
This news story about the new Military Veterans and Gold Star Families public lands pass is based on a November 8, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. The Biden-Harris Administration announced that Military Veterans and Gold Star Families will be able to get a free lifetime pass to…
If you’re planning a visit to Acadia National Park with your dog, you might wonder what you can do with dogs in the park. There’s some good news for you! Acadia National Park is one of the most dog-friendly national parks in America and offers a multitude of activity options. Over a hundred miles of…
Dog owners will be thrilled to learn that dogs are welcome in Wind Cave National Park! There are, however, a number of restrictions and limitations you need to be aware of when visiting Wind Cave with your dog. In this guide, you’ll find everything you should know about pets in Wind Cave National Park, from…
As daunting, unforgiving and monochromatic as the landscape may appear during the day, it’s a completely different experience to see Badlands National Park at sunrise. While the harsh overhead sunshine of midday hides the delicate colors of the Badlands, the soft morning light brings out a spectrum of gorgeous pastel shades. At sunrise, when the…
Established in 1903 by the conservationist President Theodore Roosevelt, Wind Cave National Park is one of the oldest national parks in America. It is also the very first national park in the world that was created to protect a subterranean landscape. With more than 150 miles, and counting, of explored passageways, Wind Cave is one…